A two stages multi-criteria analysis(MCDM) of sport sustainable development in Iranian soccer clubs

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 sport management dep. sport faculty, un tehran

2 management faculty, farabi campus, university of tehran

3 phsycology faculty, university of tehran,

4 gov management, farabi campus, university of tehran

10.22080/jsmb.2024.19145.3379

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Introduction: Indicators of sustainable development are the main criteria for targeting, planning and evaluation of sports development projects. Sustainable development means making the best use of environmental, social and economic potential without compromising the needs of future generations. The aim of this study was to prioritize the dimensions of sustainable development in Iranian soccer clubs in two stages.

Method: Therefore, the present study was conducted in the first part of the survey and then a hierarchical analysis approach. The first part of all, the statistical community included experts and mentors of the ministry of sport and youth and football federation as well as football coaches.310 people were selected as sample size via Morgan-Krejcie sample size table. In the second part used purposeful sampling.21 sports management experts were selected as the sample size of the second part. The research tool in the two parts of research were researcher-made questionnaire. The questionnaires were approved by experts. Reliability coefficient of the first questionnaire reported 0/89. Inconsistency rate of AHP questionnaire reported 0/04. For factor analysis used Lisrel and also for hierarchical analysis used Expert choice.

Results: In the first part, Factor analysis result was included 21 sub-dimensions in the categories of economy, social, environmental and human-political. The AHP results showed that club delegations, had the highest weight. Sports tourism, using green facilities, having international policies, player academies, volunteering, CSR and so on were in the next priorities.

Conclusion: In the present study, 23 environmental, socio-economic and human sub-components of sustainable development were analyzed and prioritized. The results shows each priorities can use as a strategical plan and therefore as an effective and efficient practical plan.

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Journal of Sport Management and Motor Behavior
Volume 22, Issue 43
November 2026

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